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*BAILEY, CLAYRadioman First Class, U.S. Navy
Byrd Antarctic Expeditionary Team (1)
Date of Action: 1928 - 1930Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Clay Bailey, Radioman First Class, U.S.
Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as
senior radio operator for the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition.

BUBIER, KENNARD F.Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Byrd Antarctic Expeditionary Team (1)
Date of Action: 1928 - 1930Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Kennard F. Bubier, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine
Corps, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as one of the
leading aviation mechanics of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition. Gunnery Sergeant
Bubier through efficiency, exceptional skill, zeal and energy in preparation for
the many flights under the most trying conditions, contributed greatly to the
success of the expedition.Authority - USMC Communiqué: 187419 ACE-jfb (25
October 1930)
Born: 10/18/1902 at Providence, Rhode Island
Home Town: Providence, Rhode Island

BYRD, RICHARD EVELYNRear Admiral, U.S. Navy
Byrd Antarctic Expeditionary Team (1)
Date of Action: 1928 - 1930Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Richard Evelyn Byrd, Rear Admiral, U.S.
Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as
commanding officer of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition, in that on 28
November 1929 he took off in his "Floyd Bennett" from the
Expedition's bast at Little America, Antarctica and, after a flight
made under the most difficult conditions he reached the South Pole on
29 November 1929. After flying some distance beyond this point he
returned to his bast at Little America. This hazardous flight was made
under extreme conditions of cold, over ranges and plateaus extending
nine to ten thousand feet above sea level and beyond probable range.Birth: 10/25/1888 - Winchester, VA
Home Town: Charlottesville, VA
Other Award: Medal of Honor (Polar Expedition)

CZEGKA, VICTOR H.(First Award)
Master Technical Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Byrd Antarctic Expeditionary Team (1)
Date of Action: 1928 - 1930Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Victor H. Czegka, Master Technical Sergeant, U.S.
Marine Corps, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as
machinist of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition. Through the exceptional skill, zeal
and energy of Master Technical Sergeant Czegka in preparatory work, in preparing
and modifying scientific instruments, in constructing stoves, snowmobile and in
other tasks, he contributed to the success of the expedition.Authority - USMC Communiqué: 37980 ACE-jfb (25
October 1930)
Born: 5/21/1880 at Hluchow, Austria
Home Town: Clifton, New Jersey
Other Award: Navy Cross w/Gold Star (2nd Byrd Expedition)

2nd Expedition (1933 - 1935)

CARBONE, ALPHONSEMess Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Byrd Antarctic Expeditionary Team (II)
Date of Action: 1933 - 1935Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Alphonse Carbone, Mess Sergeant, U.S. Marine
Corps, for distinguished service in the line of his profession with the Byrd
Antarctic Expedition II, 1933 - 35. Through his efficient and conscientious
performance of duty, Sergeant Carbone contributed greatly to the success of the
Expedition.Authority - USMC Communiqué: 208153 ACE-ees (7
May 1936)
Born: at Cambridge, Massachusetts
Home Town: Cambridge, Massachusetts

CONLAN, CLARENCE V.Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Monocacy
Date of Action: 1930 (circa)Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Clarence V. Conlan, Lieutenant, U.S.
Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as
commanding officer of the U.S.S. Monocacy during the Sino-Japanese
hostilities in China.

TISDALE, RYLAND D.Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Palos
Date of Action: July 1930Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Ryland D. Tisdale, Lieutenant
Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action. Lt. Comdr.
Tisdale took over his second command, U.S.S. PALOS (PG-16), and began
patrolling the upper reaches of the Yangtze in that gunboat. During
this tour of duty, Lt. Comdr. Tisdale earned the Navy Cross. Late in
July 1930, he and his ship were in the vicinity of Changsha when that
city was attacked, taken, looted, and lost by Chinese communists.
Tisdale and his crew assisted in the evacuation of Americans and other
foreigners. He also led his crew and ship past the city for two firing
passes as a show of force to discourage looting of the foreign
concessions. The loss of American and other foreign property was
limited by his timely action."

WINSLOW, CAMERON McRAELieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Navy
Date of Action: 1930 (circa)Citation Not Currently Available

Miscellaneous
Actions (1930 - 1937)

*GUSTAFSON, HENRY LLOYDRadioman Second Class, U.S. Navy
Date of Action: August 15, 1930Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Henry Lloyd Gustafson, Radioman Second
Class, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his
profession on the occasion of a fire that occurred in the compass
house at the Farallon Islands, California, on August 15, 1930, in
which he fought the fire and saved the compass house but lost his
life.

JOHNSON, LUCIUS W.Commander (Medical Corps), U.S. Navy
Date of Action: September 3, 1930Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lucius W. Johnson, Commander (Medical
Corps), U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his
profession when he took charge of the entire medical and surgical
situation in the Dominican Republic following the disastrous hurricane
of September 3, 1930.

*POTVIN, LEO ALPHONESMachinist's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy
Date of Action: 1931Citation Currently Not Available

WHITE, VIRGIL A.Seaman, U.S. Navy
Date of Action: 1931Citation Currently Not Available

DUNLAP, ROBERT H.(Second Award)
Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps

Date of Action: May 19, 1931Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert H. Dunlap, Brigadier General, U.S. Marine
Corps, for distinguishing himself conspicuously by extraordinary courage on May
19, 1931, at La Fariniere, Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France, where he met his death in
a supreme effort to save the life of a French peasant woman.Authority - USMC Communiqué: 0849 ACE-jfb (19
June 1936)
Born: at Washington, Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Washington, Washington, D.C.
Other Award: Navy Cross (WWI)

STEDMAN, GILES C.Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy R
Date of Action: 1933Citation Currently Not Available

CAGLE, ERNEST W.Chief Turret Captain, U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Milwaukee
Date of Action: May 11, 1933Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Ernest W. Cagle, Chief Turret Captain,
U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and excellent judgment in the
performance of his duty on the occasion of a powder bag fire in the
after twin mount of the Milwaukee during the conduct of Day Division
Practice by that vessel on May 11, 1933.BUNAV Bulletin 199, September 23, 1933

KITCAT, CHARLES A. DEWLieutenant Commander, British Royal Navy
Date of Action: March 14, 1934Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Charles A. deW Kitcat, Lieutenant
Commander, British Royal Navy, for the skill and heroism he displayed
when the U.S.S. Fulton, en route from Hong Kong to Foochow, China, on
March 14, 1934, was destroyed by fire.Home Town: England

EASH, GUY L.Boilermaker First Class, U.S. Navy
Date of Action: November 5, 1934Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Guy L. Eash, Boilermaker First Class,
U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and exceptionally meritorious
service on the occasion of a collision between the U.S.S. McFarland
and the U.S.S. Ellis on November 5, 1934.

SMITH, KERFOOT B.Ensign, U.S. Navy
Date of Action: 1936Citation Currently Not Available

TONDEE, CHARLES H.Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy
Date of Action: 1936Citation Currently Not Available

DEYHLE, FRANK E.Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Barracks, Naval Ammunition Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada
Date of Action: April 1, 1936Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frank E. Deyhle, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism on 1 April 1936, at the Marine Barracks, Naval Ammunition
Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada, when a man temporarily crazed, viciously attacked,
without provocation or warning, a fellow comrade with a bolo and struck him
down. Private Deyhle sprang at the assailant, warded off the second slash upon
his comrade with his hand, and in so doing sustained lacerations which resulted
in the loss of two fingers and the major portion of his left hand. In spite of
his injuries he continued to struggle with the maniac until he was subdued and
disarmed, thereby preventing fatal injury to other comrades.Authority - USMC Communiqué: 201485 ACE-ees (9
November 1936)
Born: at Chattanooga, Tennessee
Home Town: Chattanooga, Tennessee

BARULLI, ANGELO M.Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy
Date of Action: July 28, 1936Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Angelo M. Barulli, Seaman Second Class,
U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession on
the occasion of a six inch gun casualty on board the Marblehead on
July 28, 1936.

BROOKS, JAMES EDGARU.S. Navy
Date of Action: April 4, 1937Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James Edgar Brooks, , U.S. Navy, for
extraordinary heroism on April 4, 1937, while crossing the Elizabeth
River between Norfolk and Portsmouth aboard a ferry. James Edgar
Brooks unhesitatingly went to the rescue of William E. Daughtrey, a
stranger, who was being attacked and subsequently fatally wounded.

KOIF, JOHNChief Water Tender, U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Cassin
Date of Action: August 18, 1937Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Koif, Chief Water Tender, U.S.
Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession on the
occasion of a tragic accident on board the U.S.S. Cassin on August 18,
1937.

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